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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with area shuttle service and bars

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Standard King Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148
  • Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sandton City Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Room options

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Premier King Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Sandton, Southern Sun Sandton is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. This 4-star hotel has 301 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 18 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trump's Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge at Hilton Sandton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Family-friendly hotel with area shuttle service and bars
Guests of Southern Sun Sandton have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 50 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 610 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and plasma TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport pillow menus. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Afrikaans, Croatian, English, French, German, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lettuce and Lime
  • Skye Bar
  • The Chairman

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 205 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Rivonia
Holiday Inn Rivonia Road
Holiday Inn Rivonia Sandton
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road Hotel
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road Hotel Johannesburg
Holiday Inn Sandton Rivonia Road Johannesburg
Sandton Holiday Inn
Sandton Rivonia Road
Holiday Inn Rivonia Road Hotel
Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Southern Sun Sandton?

Southern Sun Sandton provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Southern Sun Sandton?

This hotel is situated in Sandton within a short 11-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Square and also 12 minutes on foot from Sandton City Mall. You'll also find Johannesburg Stock Exchange and The MARC less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Southern Sun Sandton?

Yes, parking is offered for ZAR 50 per day. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does Southern Sun Sandton feature a casino at the property?

No, Southern Sun Sandton doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Southern Sun Sandton?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Southern Sun Sandton?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Southern Sun Sandton serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Lettuce and Lime.

Does Southern Sun Sandton allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Southern Sun Sandton though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Southern Sun Sandton?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Southern Sun Sandton?

The closest major airport to Southern Sun Sandton is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 22.6 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is around 14.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Southern Sun Sandton?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Southern Sun Sandton.

Southern Sun Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 284 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait a long time to check in, there was a problem between Expedia and the hotel, but it was eventually resolved and we were accommodated. It was only an overnight, so didn't get to spend enough time to properly review. Lovely bed and bedding, super comfy and king-size everything! Very nice shower, complimentary toiletries, full breakfast spread, and easy access to the shops through the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Glen

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mthembeni

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super ! Beautiful hotel I will come back against n
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paddy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Phumlani Stanley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jaaved

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mzwandile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The carpets will need to be replaced soon
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SEUNGHYEON

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shafiq

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Extreme Rude and poor check-in experience

Hi. The checkin experience was really poor. the lady staff agent did not greet, no even hello. was busy with another call and just waved me to a colleague who was busy, then she did my checkin, again no hello/good evening etc. really rude. my room (room 503) had no hand soap. i needed to call housekeeping. they did not answer. i had to call reception, that took a very long time to answer the call. eventually a security team member was sent to bring me soap. this individual was very polite which i appreciated. overall the service level at checkin was extremely disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terrini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience

Worst experience of my life. The condition of the entire hotel was horrible. It looked so dodgy. The breakfast was terrible. So many options to choose from , but nothing tasted good at all. Our stay at this hotel was a complete waste of make y.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bamidele

Great and friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The air condition in my room was not working well and the staff were very unfriendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Suhayl Feisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nduduzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place loved it and the area is just amazing with restaurant and mall next to it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lovemore

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Smart rooms quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PRINCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Althea, Nassau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAYNAND BHARATH SINGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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